Climate of Sylhet, Bangladesh
Area-weighted average across Sylhet. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sylhet, a subdivision of Bangladesh, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 17.7°C / 63.9°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in August, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 606 mm / 23.9 in depending on the season (3074 mm / 121 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.7°C63.9°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.9°C67.8°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 24.1°C75.4°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.6°C79.9°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 435 mm17.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 606 mm23.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.1°C82.6°F | 554 mm21.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.3°C82.9°F | 458 mm18″ | Tropical |
| September | 28°C82.4°F | 379 mm14.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.1°C73.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.1°C66.4°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sylhet?
The best months to visit Sylhet, Bangladesh for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is December with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Sylhet?
Sylhet, Bangladesh has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.7°C / 63.9°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 3074 mm / 121 in, with the wettest month being June (606 mm / 23.9 in) and the driest December (8 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Sylhet?
The hottest month in Sylhet is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.3°C / 82.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Sylhet?
The coldest month in Sylhet is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
When does it rain most in Sylhet?
The wettest month in Sylhet is June, averaging about 606 mm / 23.9 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.